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Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning Suicide risk assessment is a critical skill for mental health professionals. In this 1-hour professional development training, you will gain the practical tools and confidence needed to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop effective safety plans. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment – identifying key risk and protective factors. ✅ When to assess for suicide risk – recognising presentations that require immediate evaluation. ✅ Determining levels of risk – how to appropriately classify risk as low, moderate, or high. ✅ Developing tailored safety plans – practical strategies for each level of risk. ✅ Elements of an effective safety plan – what to include (and what to avoid). ✅ Culturally responsive risk assessment – adapting assessments and safety plans for children and First Nations clients. ✅ Ethical considerations & best practice – ensuring you meet professional and legal obligations. Who Is This For? 🔹 Psychologists, therapists, and allied health professionals working in mental health. 🔹 Clinicians seeking to improve their confidence in suicide risk assessment and intervention. 🔹 Anyone who wants practical, evidence-based strategies for managing suicide risk in clinical settings. Access & Resources: ✔ 1 hour CPD ✔ Access via web and app ✔ CPD certificate included This is an essential training for all mental health professionals.